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Jose Suarez Jose Suarez Opening Thursday
Wed, Jul 8, 2026, 9:29 PM
Suarez will serve as the opening pitcher during Thursday's game against the Tigers, Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Suarez has posted a 3.67 ERA and 1.30 WHIP across 27 innings since joining the A's in mid-May, and he's now in line for his first opening assignment with the team. The 28-year-old lefty has pitched up to 3.2 frames in a game this season, but he will likely be limited to an inning or two before handing the game over to bulk reliever Jack Perkins. |
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Nick Kurtz Nick Kurtz Exits Wednesday's game
Wed, Jul 8, 2026, 6:17 PM
Kurtz was removed in the second inning of Wednesday's game against the Tigers due to illness, per Martin Gallegos of MLB.com.
Analysis: Per Gallegos, Kurtz appeared to jam his hand while attempting to field a throw in the first inning. However, the Athletics have announced that the first baseman's removal from Wednesday's game was due to an illness, which is an ongoing issue in the team's clubhouse, per Jason Burke of Roundtable.io. Jeff McNeil took over for Kurtz at first base at the top of the second inning. |
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Alika Williams Alika Williams On bench for third straight game
Wed, Jul 8, 2026, 3:25 PM
Williams is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers.
Analysis: After starting at shortstop for nine straight games, Williams has now been left out of the lineup for each of the Athletics' ensuing three contests. The slick-fielding Williams looks to have shifted into a utility role in the wake of Jacob Wilson's return from the injured list earlier this week in addition to the hot-hitting Joshua Kuroda-Grauer's emergence as a regular in the Athletics' infield. |
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Colby Thomas Colby Thomas Fading back into platoon role
Wed, Jul 8, 2026, 3:23 PM
Thomas is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers.
Analysis: Thomas made six consecutive starts in the corner outfield from June 27 through last Friday, but he now finds himself on the bench for the third time in four games. All three of those absences have come against right-handed pitching, as Thomas looks like he'll have to settle for a short-side platoon role with Carlos Cortes having heated back up at the plate and earned himself more opportunities versus righties at Thomas' expense. |
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Jonah Heim Jonah Heim Held out of starting nine Wednesday
Wed, Jul 8, 2026, 3:20 PM
Heim is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers.
Analysis: Shea Langeliers is making a second straight start behind the dish after a two-game absence due to a thumb injury, and Tyler Soderstrom (hip) is serving as the Athletics' designated hitter in his return from the injured list, so Heim will be an odd man out of the lineup Wednesday. The 31-year-old is on the bench for just the second time in 12 games, as he's played his way into a near-everyday role while producing an .816 OPS since the Athletics acquired him in early May. Soderstrom should eventually shift back into a regular role in left field, so Heim still looks to have a fairly clear path to steady playing time at DH. |
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Jeff McNeil Jeff McNeil Playing time trending down
Wed, Jul 8, 2026, 3:15 PM
McNeil is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Tigers.
Analysis: The left-handed-hitting McNeil has now sat in three straight games, including two matchups versus right-handed pitchers. The 34-year-old has struggled to a .227/.297/.305 batting line on the season, with his .597 OPS representing a career-low mark by 82 points. The Athletics' patience with McNeil may be wearing thin, especially while rookie Joshua Kuroda-Grauer has made a case for steady playing time by producing a 1.058 OPS through seven games since being called up from Triple-A Las Vegas last week. Kuroda-Grauer will receive the nod at second base Wednesday and could continue to play ahead of McNeil while he's wielding a hot bat. |
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Max Muncy Max Muncy Demoted to Triple-A
Wed, Jul 8, 2026, 1:48 PM
The Athletics optioned Muncy to Triple-A Las Vegas on Wednesday.
Analysis: Muncy is slashing .227/.303/.396 with a 33.1 percent strikeout rate this season, and his playing time has been a bit sporadic since he returned from the injured list in early June. With Muncy demoted to the minors and Tyler Soderstrom returning from the injured list, Zack Gelof should settle in as the club's primary third baseman. |
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Tyler Soderstrom Tyler Soderstrom Makes return from IL
Wed, Jul 8, 2026, 1:47 PM
The Athletics reinstated Soderstrom (hip) from the 10-day injured list, and he'll start at designated hitter and bat cleanup during Wednesday's game in Detroit.
Analysis: Soderstrom rejoined the Athletics after spending just one day over the minimum amount of time on the shelf while he recovered from a left hip impingement. The Athletics optioned infielder Max Muncy to Triple-A Las Vegas to open up a spot on the active roster for Soderstrom, who looks poised to reclaim an everyday role heading into the All-Star break. Before heading to the IL, Soderstrom had produced an .803 OPS with 13 home runs, one stolen base, 41 RBI and 41 runs over 80 games on the season. |
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Henry Bolte Henry Bolte Goes deep in loss
Tue, Jul 7, 2026, 9:12 PM
Bolte went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and an additional run scored in Tuesday's 6-2 loss to the Tigers. He was also hit by a pitch.
Analysis: Bolte got the Athletics within one run early with a 411-foot blast off Tarik Skubal in the third inning. The rookie is off to a nice start in July, hitting safely in four of five games with two multi-hit efforts and four runs scored during that span. Overall, he's slashing .292/.373/.385 with three homers, 15 RBI, 18 runs scored and 11 steals across his first 186 major-league plate appearances. |
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J.T. Ginn J.T. Ginn Battling illness
Tue, Jul 7, 2026, 8:49 PM
Ginn was removed from Tuesday's game against the Tigers due to an illness, Jason Burke of Roundtable.io reports.
Analysis: Ginn's illness led to a noticeable drop in velocity, and manager Mark Kotsay said after the game that the right-hander's energy level was declining rapidly throughout the game. Ginn managed to get through four innings before ending his start prematurely, giving up two runs on two hits and two walks while striking out four batters. He's tentatively scheduled to start the final game of the first half on the road Sunday against the White Sox, though it will be worth monitoring his health as the weekend approaches. |
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Tyler Soderstrom Tyler Soderstrom Could return 'very soon'
Tue, Jul 7, 2026, 4:09 PM
Athletics manager Mark Kotsay said Tuesday that Soderstrom (hip) is progressing well with his baseball activities and could return to the active roster "very soon," Martin Gallegos of MLB.com reports.
Analysis: Soderstrom has been hitting, running and going through outfield drills without any apparent issues with his left hip impingement. He's eligible for activation from the 10-day injured list now, but it's unclear whether Soderstrom will be asked to go out on a rehab assignment first. The Athletics could have more clarity on a timeline for the outfielder later this week. |
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Shea Langeliers Shea Langeliers Returns to lineup Tuesday
Tue, Jul 7, 2026, 2:36 PM
Langeliers (thumb) will start at catcher and bat third in Tuesday's contest versus the Tigers.
Analysis: Langeliers missed the last two games while dealing with a left thumb contusion, but he's ready to roll following the team off day Monday. He and his teammates will be taking on southpaw Tarik Skubal in the series opener. |
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Brian Serven Brian Serven Sent to Triple-A
Tue, Jul 7, 2026, 2:09 PM
The Athletics optioned Serven to Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday.
Analysis: The 31-year-old was called up by the A's on Saturday with Shea Langeliers (thumb) banged up, but the latter is apparently feeling well enough for the big club to move forward with two catchers on the roster. Serven went 1-for-4 with a strikeout in his lone appearance in the majors. He'll now return to Las Vegas, where he has an .897 OPS with seven homers in 53 games this year. |
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Jacob Lopez Jacob Lopez Back in majors
Tue, Jul 7, 2026, 2:00 PM
The Athletics recalled Lopez from Triple-A Las Vegas on Tuesday.
Analysis: The left-hander was a rotation piece for the A's early this season, but he was optioned to Triple-A in early June after posting a 6.75 ERA, 1.84 WHIP and 38:33 K:BB across 50.1 innings. Lopez struggled in his first two starts with Las Vegas but rebounded by allowing just one run across 11.1 frames in his last two outings. He's likely to be available out of the bullpen, at least initially. |
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Jacob Wilson Jacob Wilson Activated from injured list
Tue, Jul 7, 2026, 1:36 PM
The Athletics reinstated Wilson (thumb) from the 10-day injured list Tuesday.
Analysis: The 24-year-old shortstop has been on the shelf nearly two weeks due to right thumb inflammation, and it's a bit of a surprise he's returning so quickly given that it was recently reported by MLB.com that he hadn't been swinging a bat since landing on the IL. Wilson is apparently good to go, however, and should reclaim the starting job at shortstop now that he's healthy. Through 50 games this season, he has a .277/.310/.386 slash line with four home runs, two steals, 26 RBI and 23 runs in 214 plate appearances. |
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Kade Morris Kade Morris Back down to Triple-A
Mon, Jul 6, 2026, 6:06 PM
The Athletics optioned Morris to Triple-A Las Vegas on Monday.
Analysis: Morris has appeared in two games out of the Athletics' bullpen since being called up from the minors June 29, allowing four runs on 10 hits and three walks while striking out two across six innings. He'll head back down to Triple-A, where he has a 7-4 record across 14 starts with a 4.41 ERA, 1.39 WHIP and 60:29 K:BB over 79.2 innings. |
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Tyler Soderstrom Tyler Soderstrom Will sit through All-Star break
Mon, Jul 6, 2026, 8:15 AM
Soderstrom (hip) hasn't resumed baseball activities since landing on the 10-day injured list June 29 and will remain out through the All-Star break, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The Athletics likely won't have a more precise target date for Soderstrom's return until the discomfort in his right hip has subsided enough for him to take part in full hitting and fielding drills. While Soderstrom is on the shelf, Carlos Cortes and Colby Thomas could end up forming a platoon in left field, though Zack Gelof may also get some looks at the position if the Athletics are keen on opening up more opportunities in the infield for the likes of Joshua Kuroda-Grauer, Alika Williams and Max Muncy. |
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Jacob Wilson Jacob Wilson Not hitting since landing on shelf
Mon, Jul 6, 2026, 8:11 AM
Wilson (thumb) hasn't resumed hitting since landing on the injured list June 29 and isn't expected to be available to play until after the All-Star break, MLB.com reports.
Analysis: The Athletics likely won't have a good feel for a target date for Wilson's return until he's able to resume full baseball activities, but the 24-year-old appears to be shut down from activity for now while he waits for the swelling in his right thumb to subside. Since Wilson was placed on the IL, Alika Williams and Joshua Kuroda-Grauer have been sharing time at shortstop. |
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Jonah Heim Jonah Heim Homer, six RBI in loss
Sun, Jul 5, 2026, 9:20 PM
Heim went 2-for-4 with a grand slam and two additional RBI in Sunday's 9-8 loss to the Marlins.
Analysis: Considering the Athletics didn't have a baserunner until the eighth inning, Heim did pretty well for himself in the late innings. The 31-year-old has gone 9-for-38 (.237) with three homers and 12 RBI over his last 10 games. He's now batting .241 with a .790 OPS, nine homers, 29 RBI, 20 runs scored, nine doubles and no stolen bases over 46 contests between the Athletics and Atlanta this season. While he was the designated hitter Sunday, Heim would likely get the starting job behind the dish if Shea Langeliers (thumb) requires a stint on the injured list. |
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Gage Jump Gage Jump Struggles again Sunday
Sun, Jul 5, 2026, 9:18 PM
Jump (3-3) allowed six runs on eight hits and three walks while striking out one over three innings to take the loss Sunday versus the Marlins.
Analysis: Jump gave up a pair of home runs, accounting for half of the runs on his line. He's now struggled in consecutive starts, giving up 11 runs on 19 hits and three walks over his last 7.2 innings, though both starts came at hitter-friendly Sutter Health Park in Sacramento. Jump is at a 3.98 ERA, 1.30 WHIP and 41:13 K:BB through 43 innings over his first eight major-league starts. He's tentatively projected to make his next start on the road versus the White Sox. |
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